Amazing Mekong Legend

Enter the world of the Mekong delta where the mighty river inundates the land every year flooding the land to a depth of several metres. Cruising by private sampan (traditional boat) through the vast network of canals, visting colorful floating markets, rural villages, cottage industries, orchards loaded with exotic fruits and lots more and then continue with an unforgettable visit to the sacred Angkor of Cambodia (see more: Mekong Flusskreuzfahrt Kambodscha)

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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh arrival

Arrive in Saigon . When you arrive, a private car will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city centre. After checking in, you will be free for a preliminary wander around Saigon center. Your overnight will be in Saigon (Saigon to Phu Quoc via Mekong Delta)

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B,L,D)

2 hour drive ahead to My Tho helps you get away from Ho Chi Minh bustling city. Transfer to small boat and then our boat trip start around four beautiful Islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix on Tien River . Through Xep canel to visit Mekong traditional houses at Quoi An village (make all from coconut tree). See coconut collection set and how the locals make handicrafts from coconut trunk and shell. Enjoy seasonal fruits and listening to traditional music. Take the horse-cart on village path and stop at Ben Truc orchard, taste honey with tea or wine. See bees-breeding in wooden boxes at local farms. Have lunch at local restaurant before continuing the drive to Can Tho. Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.

Day 3: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market - Chau Doc (B,L,D)

Early morning starts your day with a boat trip to Cai Rang – the most colorful and busiest floating market in Mekong Delta. The market offers insights of the region. Have time to explore the real rural daily life. Have lunch in Can Tho before departing to Chau Doc. Enjoy Lady Xu Temple sunset on Sam Mount, (if time permits). Stay over night at hotel in Chau Doc.

Day 4: Chau Doc – Express boat – Phnompenh (B)

Sunrise breakfast and then you will be transfered to boat station for express boat depart from Chau Doc at about 7h00. Arrive in Phnompenh at about 1h00 pm. Check in your hotel. Afternoon, Phnom Penh orientation with Cyclo to the independent monument and visit to Royal Palace , Siver Pagoda, and National Museum . End your afternoon with the visit of the Wat Phnom Temple , Phnom Penh 's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city during sunset. Dinner at Khmer Sorin restaurant and your overnight will be in Phnompenh

Day 5: Phnompenh – Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at hotel, visit to Koh Dach Island by boat to see the daily life of the villagers and weaving villages. Come back to Phnom Penh and transfer to airport for departure to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap, meets and transfer to Siem Reap town for city tour and orientation of Siem Reap. Dinner at your own (Khmer Kitchen restaurant is recommended), overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 6: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel, visit to Ta Prom (Jungle temple) and continue to Angkor Wat (1113-1150) and lunch at Red House restaurant (Local food with the real taste of Khmer cuisine), visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon (temple with 216 faces of Buddha), Terrace of Elephant, and Terrace of Lapper king. Come back to Siem Reap, dinner at your own and overnight at hotel

Day 7: Siem Reap departure (B)

Early morning, visit the sunrise at Phnom Bakheng Hill (Elderly is not recommended), the view of surroundings is amazing which we can view the site of Angkor through the forest. Back to hotel for breakfast, and then visit to Banteay Srei ( Lady temple which is the most beautiful temple in Cambodia with carving). At 12:00 check out from the hotel and visit to Floating Village at Tonle Sap Lake , Old Market, and transfer to airport for departure.